The World According to Razor: My Closest Shaves

by Neil 'razor' Ruddock

'If you were expecting to read Razor's views on politics then you're going to be disappointed. Anybody who wants to read that needs help! This is yours truly talking about some of the experiences that have helped to create the absolute legend that is moi. Some of the tales involve a bit of mischief and most involve a drink or two. Most importantly, though, they're all a bit of a laugh so I'd settle down and have yourself a nice little read'The two things Razor Ruddock can't resist in life are a pint and a dare. That and seventeen years as a professional footballer under his belt means he's got a story or two to tell. Chickening out of a fight with Eric Cantona, robbing Alan Shearer's minibar, cinema trips with Gazza, becoming mates with Ian Wright - Razor has seen and done it all.Packed full of hilarious anecdotes, Razor gives us his take on the beautiful game, sharing his tactics (good banter is a defender's duty), red mist (and red cards) on the pitch, run-ins with the FA and his theory as to why Ingerland never do as well as we'd like, as well as his best ever goal and the greatest night of his sporting life.Razor also lifts the lid on his bad reputation and reveals his regrets, his heroes, his greatest fears (notably upsetting the missus) and what it takes to make Britain's hardest footballer cry. Poignantly, he shares his views on the importance of family and his concerns over footballers' mental health. And the biggest surprise of that he was a shy and retiring young lad (and that his love of swearing comes from his mum).Cameo appearances Bobby Robson, Diego Maradona, Eric Cantona, Dennis Bergkamp, Harry Redknapp, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Gazza, Jimmy Case, Phil 'The Power' Taylor, Robbie Williams and Nelson Mandela ('Nelse').With his trademark sense of humour and foot-in-mouth disease, The World According to Razor is like having a pint down the pub with Razor himself.

Genres: Football, Biography, Sports

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 29, 2020

Reviews

[Matthew Harwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very funny man who shares some of his wildest stories. As a fan of football this is a great book to gain a look at some of the funny situations and general banter that players have on and off the pitch. He also goes into detail about what he has done after retiring - never one to say no and always willing to try anything once. An easy and fun read.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like football and a laugh this book is brilliant. It really had me in stitches.

[Clive · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a funny book. Love the style.....goes off topic....throws in a joke.....plus a look deeper into his life problems after football.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the sheer number of laugh-out-loud moments it had to get 5 stars! Great stories and so well told, this is a funny autobiography and typically Razor!

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neil Ruddock's book is hilarious but also very rude which he makes quite clear in the introduction. There are many funny stories from his footballing career as well as during retirement and it feels like he is telling them in his own way and not a ghostwriter writing them like some football autobiographies feel. This book is not told in the order in which events happened. Instead, its more like Neil is speaking whatever he remembers as he's writing it. In the book, he talks about having a ghost in his house, almost ruining Alan Shearer's career, "inventing" Robbie Williams and many other funny stories.

[Bob Harrower · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't like being told what to do.Surely the stars are enough?

If my maths is correct, there were 47 uses of the "c" word;183 uses of the "f" word and 74 uses of the " b" word (bollocks). Slightly less than at every football or rugby dressing room I ever attended,in my youth,but good never the less

[Newfad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious. Didn't know much about Razor but after reading this but now know and love him for what he is - a geezer, great raconteur and self deprecating cockney clown. Cheers Neil, laughed my **** off!

[Derek Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what you would expect from a book by Razor. Some cracking stories even if you don’t like football.

[Anth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud book! Very funny fella with a load of “celeb” stories, from pop stars and comedians to the ins and outs of footballers. Buy it!

[Kyle · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book will not change your opinion of Neil Ruddock

[Nathan Thomson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some hilarious stories captured in this book, had a chuckle at many moments. Unbelievable the mischief they got up to.

[Matthew Eyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good old Razor. I recall his April 1st prank in The Sun from a few years ago, which suggested he had invented a device to increase his headed clearances by up to 50% (it was an old bicycle tyre) The modern game would have no place for such an endearingly human character- it's all lap top and flow charts now: whereas Razor was more of a Lap Dancing and Lager man. Long may he thrive....